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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC) VACANCIES
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC)
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and foster innovation in support of the agricultural sector. It provides diagnostic, laboratory, analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest technology development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory services, food processing technology services as well as various surveys and training interventions. Through its wider network of research institutes and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific base and a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the entire agricultural industry in South Africa.
The ARC-Plant Health and Protection (ARC-PHP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Vredenburg campus, Stellenbosch:
RESEARCHER: HONEYBEE RESEARCH
3 YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Key Performance Areas:
• Develop, monitor and evaluate the national monitoring network for American Foulbrood (AFB) disease of honeybees.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of honeybee pests and diseases in South Africa.
• Oversee the experimental layout, data collection and analysis of pollination trials with honeybees in a range of horticultural and orchard crops in South Africa.
• Evaluate the pollination services provided by honeybees on various crops.
• Activity source new research opportunities, and write proposals for funding.
• Publish research results in reputable scientific journals.
• Produce popular articles to create awareness regarding honeybee pests and diseases, pollination biology.
• Produce quarterly reports, annual reports and client reports.
• Provide mentoring supervision of research assistant staff and postgraduate students.
• Initiate, conduct, coordinate and manage research projects in compliance with set standards, client needs and specifications within budget and on time.
• Successful initiation/proposal and completion of research programmes/projects contained in the business plan of the institute in line with the overall Corporate Program and Strategy of the ARC.
• Contribute to the image of the ARC through high quality research findings/products in compliance with expected scientific standards.
Requirements:
PhD degree in Entomology/Ecology (or similar) as the major or MSc with 5 years of relevant experience.
Proven research record of accomplishment in Entomology/environmental science.
Experience of field research in entomology/environmental science/honeybee research will be an advantage.
Beekeeping skills and experience will be an advantage.
Experience in facilitation in training events.
Proven record of publication of scientific papers, report writing, and compiling scientific and popular presentations as well as networking and co-ordination of projects at national level.
Code B/EB driver’s license required.
Willingness to do fieldwork and to travel on fieldwork trips is a requirement. This post may require the incumbent to do field work in remote areas. Field trips may require occasional absence from home for 3 to 8 days at a time.
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Enquiries: Mr M Allsopp, Tel: (021) 887 5090/1
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15 NOVEMEBER 2023
Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license) must be attached on the form.
❖ Click on the link to apply https://forms.office.com/r/gtjAMs9Yf8
NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees.
SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. Preference will be given to the designated groups in line with the ARC’s EE Plan. The company has the right not to appoint.
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and foster innovation in support of the agricultural sector. It provides diagnostic, laboratory, analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest technology development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory services, food processing technology services as well as various surveys and training interventions. Through its wider network of research institutes and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific base and a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the entire agricultural industry in South Africa.
The ARC-Plant Health and Protection (ARC-PHP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Vredenburg campus, Stellenbosch:
RESEARCHER: HONEYBEE RESEARCH
3 YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Key Performance Areas:
• Develop, monitor and evaluate the national monitoring network for American Foulbrood (AFB) disease of honeybees.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of honeybee pests and diseases in South Africa.
• Oversee the experimental layout, data collection and analysis of pollination trials with honeybees in a range of horticultural and orchard crops in South Africa.
• Evaluate the pollination services provided by honeybees on various crops.
• Activity source new research opportunities, and write proposals for funding.
• Publish research results in reputable scientific journals.
• Produce popular articles to create awareness regarding honeybee pests and diseases, pollination biology.
• Produce quarterly reports, annual reports and client reports.
• Provide mentoring supervision of research assistant staff and postgraduate students.
• Initiate, conduct, coordinate and manage research projects in compliance with set standards, client needs and specifications within budget and on time.
• Successful initiation/proposal and completion of research programmes/projects contained in the business plan of the institute in line with the overall Corporate Program and Strategy of the ARC.
• Contribute to the image of the ARC through high quality research findings/products in compliance with expected scientific standards.
Requirements:
PhD degree in Entomology/Ecology (or similar) as the major or MSc with 5 years of relevant experience.
Proven research record of accomplishment in Entomology/environmental science.
Experience of field research in entomology/environmental science/honeybee research will be an advantage.
Beekeeping skills and experience will be an advantage.
Experience in facilitation in training events.
Proven record of publication of scientific papers, report writing, and compiling scientific and popular presentations as well as networking and co-ordination of projects at national level.
Code B/EB driver’s license required.
Willingness to do fieldwork and to travel on fieldwork trips is a requirement. This post may require the incumbent to do field work in remote areas. Field trips may require occasional absence from home for 3 to 8 days at a time.
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Enquiries: Mr M Allsopp, Tel: (021) 887 5090/1
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15 NOVEMEBER 2023
Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license) must be attached on the form.
❖ Click on the link to apply https://forms.office.com/r/gtjAMs9Yf8
NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees.
SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. Preference will be given to the designated groups in line with the ARC’s EE Plan. The company has the right not to appoint.
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and foster innovation in support of the agricultural sector. It provides diagnostic, laboratory, analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest technology development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory services, food processing technology services as well as various surveys and training interventions. Through its wider network of research institutes and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific base and a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the entire agricultural industry in South Africa.
The ARC-Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC–VIMP) is seeking Post-Doctoral Fellows who have completed their studies in the following fields at Roodeplaat (Pretoria).
RE- ADVERT
POSITION: Postdoctoral fellow
CONTRACT DURATION: 3 years
DISCIPLINE: Mycology, Crop Protection
RECRUITING LINE MANAGER: Dr E Cruywagen
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION: Qualification: PhD in Plant Pathology, Mycology, Microbiology or closely related disciplines (e.g. Genetics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology). Authored or co-authored a minimum of two peer-review scientific publications in a related field.
LINK TO APPLY: https://forms.office.com/r/UvZhizaixa
POSITION: Postdoctoral fellow
CONTRACT DURATION: 3 years
DISCIPLINE: Plant Breeding
RECRUITING LINE MANAGER: Dr A Gerrano
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION: PhD in Plant Breeding/ Genetics/ Quantitative genetics/ Molecular genetics
LINK TO APPLY: https://forms.office.com/r/ZazbDP3YpS
POSITION: Postdoctoral fellow
CONTRACT DURATION: 3 years
DISCIPLINE: Plant Breeding
RECRUITING LINE MANAGER: Dr N Mbuma
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION: PhD in Plant Breeding/ Genetics/ Quantitative genetics/ Molecular genetics
LINK TO APPLY: https://forms.office.com/r/ZazbDP3YpS
POSITION: Postdoctoral fellow
CONTRACT DURATION: 3 years
DISCIPLINE: Socio-Economics
RECRUITING LINE MANAGER: Prof S. Amoo, Dr S Venter, Dr P. Chaminuka
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION: PhD in Agricultural Economics or closely related disciplines. A focus/specialization on socioeconomics will be an added advantage. Authored or co-authored a minimum of three peer-review scientific publications in a related field.
LINK TO APPLY: https://forms.office.com/r/kVrVdRi6Xr
POSITION: Postdoctoral fellow
CONTRACT DURATION: 3 years
DISCIPLINE: DNA Marker Technology
RECRUITING LINE MANAGER: Dr I Gazendam
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION: Qualification: PhD in Plant Biotechnology or closely related disciplines (e.g. Genetics, Plant breeding). Strong background and experience in genomics and applications of molecular tools and latest breeding technologies.
LINK TO APPLY: https://forms.office.com/r/i6tbJVPP6C
ENQUIRIES CONTACT THE RECRUITING LINE MANAGERS (012) 808 8000
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 14 NOVEMBER 2023
The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens not older than the age of 35 years.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV, including certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license and particulars of three (3) traceable referees.
To apply click on the above provided links. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and foster innovation in support of the agricultural sector. It provides diagnostic, laboratory, analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest technology development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory services, food processing technology services as well as various surveys and training interventions. Through its wider network of research institutes and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific base and a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the entire agricultural industry in South Africa.
The ARC-Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (ARC–OVR) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic persons to the following positions at Onderstepoort, Pretoria:
SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: VACCINE PRODUCTION: TAD
Key Performance Areas:
• The incumbent will partake in diagnostic activities on transboundary animal diseases, focusing mainly on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) with specific emphasis on serological, molecular and virological assays.
• The successful candidate will be responsible to perform diagnostics, manage data capture, analysis, interpret results and make recommendations with regards to the status of diagnostic samples.
• Perform TAD diagnostics: allocate, process, manage and track diagnostic samples to the Molecular Diagnostic section of the TAD diagnostic laboratory.
• Management of human resources: identifies the need for human resources and manages them.
• To manage project budgets: is accountable for compiling and managing project budget. Develops business cases for all project expenditure requirements.
• Plan and co-ordinate molecular diagnostic activities within single or multidisciplinary team.
• Identifies and manages resource needs.
• Identifies risks and mitigation plans within the diagnostic focus area.
• Maintain and manage assets from diagnostic activities.
• Supports senior research team in special research projects.
• Responsible for normal housekeeping duties such as recording temperatures of fridges & freezers, quality control, maintenance of apparatus.
Requirements:
• M.Tech degree (or equivalent NQF9) plus 2 years applicable experience; Or Bachelor’s degree or Bachelor Honours degree B.Tech Or National Higher Diploma with 6 years applicable experience Or National Diploma (3 years) (or equivalent NQF6) with 8 years applicable experience.
• Must be registered with South African Veterinary Council (SAVC).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good computer skills.
Enquiries: Dr L Heath, Tel: (012) 529 9501
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: VACCINE PRODUCTION: TAD
Key Performance Areas:
• The incumbent will partake in diagnostic activities on transboundary animal diseases, focusing mainly on data capturing, costumer communication, account management, reporting and invoicing.
• The incumbent will also provide additional technical support in case of disease outbreaks by performing serological, molecular and virological assays.
• Receive and register samples at the TAD diagnostics Laboratory.
• Capture diagnostic data on Labware and other information databases used by the laboratory.
• Management and maintain Labware and other information databases used by the laboratory.
• Manage customer correspondence.
• Distribute test reports.
• Coordinate completion of jobs on Labware and assist Finance with regards to invoicing.
• Capture Quality Performance data for each of the assays performed tat TAD.
• Identifies and manages resource needs.
• Identifies risks and mitigation plans within the diagnostic focus area.
• Maintain and manage assets from diagnostic activities.
• Supports senior research team in special research projects.
• Responsible for normal housekeeping duties such as recording temperatures of fridges & freezers, quality control, and maintenance of apparatus.
Requirements:
• 3-years National Diploma or equivalent NQF 6 in Veterinary Technology or related field, Or a relevant 2-year qualification at a recognised institution with 3 years applicable experience.
• Must be registered with South African Veterinary Council (SAVC).
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Good people and analytical skills, report writing and organizations skills.
Enquiries: Dr L Heath, Tel: (012) 529 9501
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 14 NOVEMBER 2023
Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license) must be e-mailed to OVICV@arc.agric.za
NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees.
SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.